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pataca

[ puh-tah-kuh ]

noun

  1. a nickel, silver, or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Macao, equal to 100 avos.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pataca1

1575–85; < Portuguese ≪ Arabic abū ṭāqah a kind of coin

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Example Sentences

Gambling in Macau is often set in HKD instead of the local Pataca, and businesses that cater to visitors accept Hong Kong Dollars.

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